occurrence
An occurrence refers to an instance or event where something happens or exists. In a broader sense, it can also describe the frequency or prevalence of a particular phenomenon within a specific context or dataset.
Exemples
3 sur 5Finding a four-leaf clover is considered a rare occurrence by most people.
Finding a four-leaf clover is considered a rare occurrence by most people.
The committee is currently investigating the occurrence of financial irregularities within the department.
The committee is currently investigating the occurrence of financial irregularities within the department.
It was just a weird occurrence, so I wouldn't let it bother you too much.
It was just a weird occurrence, so I wouldn't let it bother you too much.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember the 'Double-Double' rule: Double 'C' and Double 'R' occur in the word 'occurrence'.
Quiz rapide
The sudden power outage was an unexpected __________ that disrupted the entire meeting.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : occurrence
Exemples
Finding a four-leaf clover is considered a rare occurrence by most people.
everydayFinding a four-leaf clover is considered a rare occurrence by most people.
The committee is currently investigating the occurrence of financial irregularities within the department.
formalThe committee is currently investigating the occurrence of financial irregularities within the department.
It was just a weird occurrence, so I wouldn't let it bother you too much.
informalIt was just a weird occurrence, so I wouldn't let it bother you too much.
The researchers documented a high occurrence of the specific protein in the sample group.
academicThe researchers documented a high occurrence of the specific protein in the sample group.
Our primary goal is to minimize the occurrence of system downtime during the transition period.
businessOur primary goal is to minimize the occurrence of system downtime during the transition period.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
an everyday occurrence
an everyday occurrence
of frequent occurrence
of frequent occurrence
a regular occurrence
a regular occurrence
Souvent confondu avec
An incident usually implies a specific, often negative event or conflict, whereas an occurrence is a more neutral term for anything that happens.
Notes d'usage
The word is frequently used in scientific, technical, or formal writing to describe the rate at which something happens or the existence of a particular feature. It is more formal than 'event' or 'happening.'
Erreurs courantes
Learners often misspell the word as 'occurence' or 'ocurance'; remember that it requires a double 'c' and a double 'r'.
Astuce mémo
Remember the 'Double-Double' rule: Double 'C' and Double 'R' occur in the word 'occurrence'.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'occurrere', meaning 'to run to meet' or 'to present itself'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The sudden power outage was an unexpected __________ that disrupted the entire meeting.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : occurrence
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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